Theatre Careers
What is the most popular theatre job
actor
What is fake hair in a show called
wigs
Who is the most famous play writer in history?
William Shakespeare
What is the word for moving in theatre
blocking
What is the goal of play posters/commercials?
to advertise and let people know about the show
Who handles the set coming on and off the stage during the show?
stagehands
What do you call sets that use screens
projections
What theatre era are we in right now?
the modern era
What do actors do in a show to let everyone hear them
project
What information is usually in a theatre program?
names of actors, crew, playwright, title
What does a stage manager do?
Manages the theatre backstage
What does the color of the lights usually depend on during a show?
the mood and emotion
What was black face used for
to make fun of black people in plays
what do these theatre directions mean: XUL
cross up left
What information is on a theatre poster
Title, playwright, dates, times, and costs.
What is the job where you write plays?
playwright
In old age makeup, what are the lines that are next to your eyes called.
crows feet
What was Shakespeare theatre called?
the globe theatre
What can help tell the story of your actor without saying any words
emotions
what is a cold read?
when in an audition, you read a script that you haven’t seen before.
What is the difference between a director and a producer
The producers own the show and are in charge of the entirety of the show. A director is in charge of making sure that everything comes together right.
what is a very thin piece of fabric that you can see through that is used on a set called?
a scrim
What was the time period of the elizabethan era
late 1500s to 1600
Is upstage closer or further from the audience
Further
What is a callback audition
when you go to audition, then they call you back for another audition.